Grief is a normal process people go through when they experience loss, whether it is from the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a pet, the loss of a job, a change in physical or emotional well-being, or any change in life. Since we all deal with loss and change in different ways, the grieving process can be an isolating experience. Professional counseling can be a very beneficial way to work through one’s grief in order to integrate the loss/change in a healthy and adaptive way. Some common symptoms of grief that are often helped by professional grief counseling include:

• Feelings of depression or anxiety
• Feelings of anger
• Changes in appetite or sleep
• Difficulty managing emotion
• Extreme fear of the safety and wellbeing of people close to you
• Difficulty coping with life and basic responsibilities
• Physical discomfort
• Thoughts of hurting yourself or others

Treatment focuses on helping individuals navigate through the process of change and loss in a productive and healthy manner by finding meaning within the change/loss process and working through the unique issues that are presented to the individual. Individual, couples, family and group therapy are offered to help individuals cope with the grief/change process.